The links below are to thematic book lists on a variety of topics. Each list contains brief annotations and links to the books recommended.
Books on Scientists
- African American Scientists and Inventors (2007)
- Biographies of Early Scientists (through Newton) (2015)
- Women in Science: Trailblazers Before the 20th Century (Guest post at KidLit Celebrates Women’s History Month) (2012)
- Women in Science: 20th Century Trailblazers (2012)
Books for General Science
- Change Over Time (2007)
- Five Senses (2007)
- Outdoor Education (2007)
- Poop and Other Related Topics (2009)
- Science Poetry (2007)
Books for Physical Science
- Electricity (2008)
Books for Earth Science
- Clouds, Rain, and Snow (2015)
- Dinosaurs (2008)
- Earthquakes (2010)
- Extreme Weather (2015)
- Seasons - Fall (2013)
- Snow and Snowflakes (2007)
- Water and the Water Cycle (2015)
- Weather (An Introduction) (2015)
Books for Life Science
- Animal Adaptations (2007)
- Animal Dads (2007)
- Animal Habitats (2008)
- Animal Homes (2008)
- Apples and Pumpkins (2008)
- Birds (Poetry Books) (2010)
- Camouflage (2007)
- Early Life (Eggs, Life Cycles)
- Food Chains and Food Webs (2013)
- Frogs (and Toads) (2008)
- Hibernation (2007)
- Migration (2007)
- Seeds and Growing Things (2007)
- Trees (2010)
Books for Math
- 100th Day of School (2007)
- Big and Little (Books about relative size) (2012)
- Calendar (Days, Months, Years) (2007)
- Math Poetry (2011)
- Measurement (2007)
- Shapes (2007)
- Time (2007)
Books for Social Studies
- 50 States (2008)
- China (2007)
- Constitution Day (2013)
- Immigration (Contemporary) (2007)
- Map Skills (2007)
- School Around the Globe (2008)
Other Lists
- Aesop's Fables (2008)
- Monster Poetry (2009)
